So that means yet another Legends/RIAT clash then? Why couldn't they leave it as it's been for the past few years, ie the 2nd weekend of July.. OK, I know its only the 1st on the Sunday but...oh well, whatever..... As I look at it still makes 8th/9th the second weekend...and it's not as though future RIAT dates weren't know, they announced the next 5 years last July....

The Fighter Collection will say, "we're on the same weekend every year, so its RIAT clashing not us..". The reality is, RIAT show some common sense and flexibility and fall back every other year to accommodate Farnborough. Legends could so easily to the same.

To have the UK's only two world class aviation events happen on the same weekend is absurd. And in next year of all years, RAF 100, bloody minded.

I really enjoyed Legends this year, but will be at RIAT next year. I know I'm not the only one who thinks it works well being the same weekend as Yeovilton - to make the most of the long journey down south.

I think Flyng Legends has done pretty well on the previous occasions that the two airshows have shared weekends. And to be honest, I'm sure Legends will find its way even if it does miss the odd Spitfire, Hurricane or Blenheim for one year.

Yep, I'm sure there's no problem with RIAT and Legends clashing, in terms of visitor numbers and aircraft participation. But in my opinion a massive shame that arguably the two biggest UK airshows are on the same weekend (again).

Although both can exsist on the same weekend, taking this years Legends line up there were still a number of Spitfires' and a Hurricane still available, (the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar for example), it's frustrating that two of the biggest airshows' of the year have to be on the same weekend.

This years' Legends was only the second one I've attended (after the RIAT wash-out of 2008). And I really enjoyed it, fantastic atmosphere and perfect weather. Was looking forward to 2018, but I've already got things lined up for RIAT.

Why can't the organisers TALK to each other.

This year, Scampton is in the slot Duxford's September usually is in :-S Was this Duxford's decision, or did the Scampton crew force Duxford's hand? Anyway, its bloody annoying, as (1) the flying lineup at Scampton is not great and (2) I'm already booked when September airshow finally takes place.

So let me get this right. You want airshow organisers (such as those at Duxford) to talk to other airshow organisers to avoid clashes, except in the circumstance where that has seemingly happened and there isn't a clash (involving a Duxford show), where you actually want the two airshows to clash!?

HuwJHopkins wrote:So let me get this right. You want airshow organisers (such as those at Duxford) to talk to other airshow organisers to avoid clashes, except in the circumstance where that has seemingly happened and there isn't a clash (involving a Duxford show), where you actually want the two airshows to clash!?

Baffling.

You seem to have got mixed up a lot there Sir.

On behalf of the people, it would be in the interest of the Organisers to TALK to each other to avoid clashing. The season flies by fast, and is short, yet there is room for zero clashing IMO.

I referenced Duxford September Airshow, since I have been going (for the last 10 years plus), it has also been in the slot that Scampton has seemingly taken this year. Whether that is because Duxford and DBH talked to each other, or whether Duxford took it upon themselves to change the date; I was just putting it out there, in case anyone knew the reason for the change by DUX.

At no point did I suggest I want airshows to clash. In that respect, you've missed the point completely.

In defence of Huw, maybe he made a comment on a much earlier post?davidjones533 said "I really enjoyed Legends this year, but will be at RIAT next year. I know I'm not the only one who thinks it works well being the same weekend as Yeovilton - to make the most of the long journey down south."This comment infers some people welcome a 1 Day show on the same weekend as a 2 Day show, so they can do both, because it suits them! Me, I would prefer air-shows to be on separate weekends to even the weather odds?.. & of course see aircraft that only feature in the static park actually airborne during arrivals & departures.Enthusiasts are indeed a fickle bunch.